The rowing competition started today with title holders Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent in the coxless pairs. The Searle brothers, also gold medallists fouryears ago in the coxed pairs, go this time in the coxless fours.
Former world swimming champion
Karen Pickering went in the heats of the women's 200m freestyle and Britain's medal prospects in the three-day event faced the dressage.
There's live action at the judo and boxingarenas, while Britain, the men's Olympic hockey champions, begin their bid to regain the title later tonight. Plus news of medals in the women's cycling road race and at the shooting venue. Introduced by Desmond Lynam.
Producer Vivien Kent ; Editor Brian Barwick
♦ Spotlight on Steve Redgrave : page 9